Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy hits the road with help from Truckline
Announcement posted by Seftons 06 Sep 2018
Australia’s leading provider of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, Truckline has announced that it will come on board as a sponsor of the upcoming Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy and join the handful of organisations that enable this important industry event and its volunteer organisation.
The fifteenth Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend will be held on the 29th and 30th September, with over 500 trucks set to converge on Queensland’s Gatton for a weekend of remembrance and mateship. The convoy will travel from both Withcott and Wacol on the Saturday for a day of festivities at Gatton Showground, followed by a memorial service at the Lights on the Hill Truck & Coach Drivers Memorial.
The media release below and attached includes quotes from Lights on the Hill president, Simon Hawker, and Truckline General Manager Mick Henderson. To arrange an interview please don't hestiate to contact me on 0422 093 639.
A selection of images for media use has been generously supplied by Chris and Bel Elmore of Shutter Shock Photography. Please download from the below link and credit Shutter Shock Photography. If you have any trouble downloading images please let me know and I can forward direct.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p903coiynm5nm6o/AAAAWMocNFpZmwoxQJ6_Fniya?dl=0
Kind regards
Alison Treloar
Seftons | Truckline Media Relations
m 0422 093 639 p 02 6766 5222
alison.treloar@seftons.com.au
Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy hits the road with help from Truckline
The fifteenth Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend will be held on the 29th and 30th September, with over 500 trucks set to converge on Queensland’s Gatton for a weekend of remembrance and mateship. The convoy will travel from both Withcott and Wacol on the Saturday for a day of festivities at Gatton Showground, followed by a memorial service at the Lights on the Hill Truck & Coach Drivers Memorial.
Australia’s leading provider of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, Truckline has announced that it will come on board as a sponsor and join the handful of organisations that enable this important industry event and its volunteer organisation.
In 2017, 65 names were added to “The Wall”, as the memorial is known, with another 35 to be added during this year’s service. According to Lights on the Hill President, Simon Hawker, The Wall and the Service are immensely important to those in the industry.
“The Wall is a place where people can go and think good memories, bad memories, whatever. Something like that has to be there for families to sit and reflect,” said Simon, adding, “The Service brings all of that together. It can mean closure for a lot of families. That their loved ones are on that wall with their mates, that’s a big thing.”
Truckline General Manager Mick Henderson said industry support is a priority for Truckline and the Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend is just one of varied ways they provide this.
“The Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend provides an important opportunity to honour those who have been lost to the road, and pay our respects to the friends and family left behind,” he said, adding that the convoy itself is a chance to thank the men and women who continue to put their lives at risk on Australia’s highways.
“Just recently it was revealed that truck drivers are 13 times more likely to die at work than other Australians, and many others suffer work-related injuries” he said, referring to recent study results released by Monash University Melbourne.
“We need to continue to raise public awareness of the dangers facing drivers. Road transport enables so many aspects of life in Australia and a 500-strong convoy certainly turns heads.”
The convoy is certainly a more joyous part of the annual event, with the industry’s strong sense of mateship and pride on display.
“The convoy itself is all about drivers getting together, having a good yarn and showing a bit of pride in their vehicles and the industry,” said Simon, an Owner/Driver himself.
“The guys and girls spend a lot of hours cleaning and polishing their trucks. Many of us, including ourselves, only get to polish our truck once a year and that’s convoy time. It’s an awesome feeling being part of a convoy with others who do this day in, day out. All the noise and attention – it’s a good way of showing to the general public what we do and we love when people come down and have a chat with us.”
Simon explains that sponsorship allows the organisation to stage an event that brings the community and the industry together, with family-friendly activities and live music throughout. More importantly, the sponsorship dollar funds extensions to The Wall which are sadly needed. The memorial was extended in 2014, with more additions planned in the coming years. The organisation has also provided limited financial assistance to bereaved trucking families in the past and according to Simon it’s something they’d like to pursue further.
“We’d love to set something up for families who suddenly lose loved ones on the road. Whether it’s vouchers for food or assistance with rent and bills. We know there’s a period of 6-8 weeks before assistance from organisations like Centrelink and WorkCover cut in, and this is a really tough time,” said Simon, who added that the organisation would welcome assistance from sponsors in this area.
In the meantime, they’re focused on the task of delivery a fitting tribute to drivers lost, and a celebration for those who continue to drive and support the industry.
The convoy will depart from both Roches Road Withcott and VCV Bivouac Place Wacol at 9.30am on Saturday 29th September and travel to Gatton Showgrounds for the day’s festivities. To register your vehicle visit http://www.lightsonthehill.com.au/convoy/vehicle-registration/
ENDS
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Truckline is Australia’s largest retailer of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, supporting all makes and models of North American, European and Japanese commercial vehicles. During the company’s 65 years servicing the Australian trucking industry, Truckline has built an extensive network of 23 company owned stores nationally, all with warehousing facilities. Owned by CNH Industrial, Truckline sources renowned products from leading suppliers around the world to cater for Australia’s unique conditions and climate. With a catalogue of more than 77,000 competitively priced parts and accessories, Truckline caters for all road transport needs. Whatever the age, make or model of the truck or trailer, Truckline’s highly skilled team is dedicated to providing parts to fulfil each customer’s requirement. Truckline is committed to keeping its customers moving.
The fifteenth Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend will be held on the 29th and 30th September, with over 500 trucks set to converge on Queensland’s Gatton for a weekend of remembrance and mateship. The convoy will travel from both Withcott and Wacol on the Saturday for a day of festivities at Gatton Showground, followed by a memorial service at the Lights on the Hill Truck & Coach Drivers Memorial.
The media release below and attached includes quotes from Lights on the Hill president, Simon Hawker, and Truckline General Manager Mick Henderson. To arrange an interview please don't hestiate to contact me on 0422 093 639.
A selection of images for media use has been generously supplied by Chris and Bel Elmore of Shutter Shock Photography. Please download from the below link and credit Shutter Shock Photography. If you have any trouble downloading images please let me know and I can forward direct.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p903coiynm5nm6o/AAAAWMocNFpZmwoxQJ6_Fniya?dl=0
Kind regards
Alison Treloar
Seftons | Truckline Media Relations
m 0422 093 639 p 02 6766 5222
alison.treloar@seftons.com.au
Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy hits the road with help from Truckline
The fifteenth Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend will be held on the 29th and 30th September, with over 500 trucks set to converge on Queensland’s Gatton for a weekend of remembrance and mateship. The convoy will travel from both Withcott and Wacol on the Saturday for a day of festivities at Gatton Showground, followed by a memorial service at the Lights on the Hill Truck & Coach Drivers Memorial.
Australia’s leading provider of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, Truckline has announced that it will come on board as a sponsor and join the handful of organisations that enable this important industry event and its volunteer organisation.
In 2017, 65 names were added to “The Wall”, as the memorial is known, with another 35 to be added during this year’s service. According to Lights on the Hill President, Simon Hawker, The Wall and the Service are immensely important to those in the industry.
“The Wall is a place where people can go and think good memories, bad memories, whatever. Something like that has to be there for families to sit and reflect,” said Simon, adding, “The Service brings all of that together. It can mean closure for a lot of families. That their loved ones are on that wall with their mates, that’s a big thing.”
Truckline General Manager Mick Henderson said industry support is a priority for Truckline and the Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend is just one of varied ways they provide this.
“The Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend provides an important opportunity to honour those who have been lost to the road, and pay our respects to the friends and family left behind,” he said, adding that the convoy itself is a chance to thank the men and women who continue to put their lives at risk on Australia’s highways.
“Just recently it was revealed that truck drivers are 13 times more likely to die at work than other Australians, and many others suffer work-related injuries” he said, referring to recent study results released by Monash University Melbourne.
“We need to continue to raise public awareness of the dangers facing drivers. Road transport enables so many aspects of life in Australia and a 500-strong convoy certainly turns heads.”
The convoy is certainly a more joyous part of the annual event, with the industry’s strong sense of mateship and pride on display.
“The convoy itself is all about drivers getting together, having a good yarn and showing a bit of pride in their vehicles and the industry,” said Simon, an Owner/Driver himself.
“The guys and girls spend a lot of hours cleaning and polishing their trucks. Many of us, including ourselves, only get to polish our truck once a year and that’s convoy time. It’s an awesome feeling being part of a convoy with others who do this day in, day out. All the noise and attention – it’s a good way of showing to the general public what we do and we love when people come down and have a chat with us.”
Simon explains that sponsorship allows the organisation to stage an event that brings the community and the industry together, with family-friendly activities and live music throughout. More importantly, the sponsorship dollar funds extensions to The Wall which are sadly needed. The memorial was extended in 2014, with more additions planned in the coming years. The organisation has also provided limited financial assistance to bereaved trucking families in the past and according to Simon it’s something they’d like to pursue further.
“We’d love to set something up for families who suddenly lose loved ones on the road. Whether it’s vouchers for food or assistance with rent and bills. We know there’s a period of 6-8 weeks before assistance from organisations like Centrelink and WorkCover cut in, and this is a really tough time,” said Simon, who added that the organisation would welcome assistance from sponsors in this area.
In the meantime, they’re focused on the task of delivery a fitting tribute to drivers lost, and a celebration for those who continue to drive and support the industry.
The convoy will depart from both Roches Road Withcott and VCV Bivouac Place Wacol at 9.30am on Saturday 29th September and travel to Gatton Showgrounds for the day’s festivities. To register your vehicle visit http://www.lightsonthehill.com.au/convoy/vehicle-registration/
ENDS
Photos:
- A selection of images has been generously supplied by Chris and Bel Elmore of Shutter Shock Photography, Brisbane. Please download from the link supplied and credit Shutter Shock Photography.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p903coiynm5nm6o/AAAAWMocNFpZmwoxQJ6_Fniya?dl=0
Truckline is Australia’s largest retailer of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, supporting all makes and models of North American, European and Japanese commercial vehicles. During the company’s 65 years servicing the Australian trucking industry, Truckline has built an extensive network of 23 company owned stores nationally, all with warehousing facilities. Owned by CNH Industrial, Truckline sources renowned products from leading suppliers around the world to cater for Australia’s unique conditions and climate. With a catalogue of more than 77,000 competitively priced parts and accessories, Truckline caters for all road transport needs. Whatever the age, make or model of the truck or trailer, Truckline’s highly skilled team is dedicated to providing parts to fulfil each customer’s requirement. Truckline is committed to keeping its customers moving.